Ilya Abugov is a co-founder and partner at Sanctor Capital, a blockchain investment firm that provides guidance and support to early-stage blockchain projects. He is also the former Head of Research at Crypto_Briefing, a leading cryptocurrency and blockchain media company.
Abugov has a background in computer science and traditional finance, having worked as a software engineer and a financial analyst at various companies before becoming involved in the blockchain industry. He became interested in blockchain technology in 2013 and has since become a prominent figure in the industry, with a focus on early-stage investments and supporting blockchain startups.
At Sanctor Capital, Abugov is responsible for identifying and evaluating early-stage blockchain projects, with a particular emphasis on the team behind each project and their ability to execute on their idea. He also oversees the firm's mentorship program and incubation for projects.
Abugov is an active member of the blockchain community, frequently speaking at industry events and sharing his insights on social media. He holds a BA and MA in Economics and minor in computer science from Boston University.
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